Breaking News: Canelo Alvarez’s Lucrative Deal Revealed
The boxing world was abuzz yesterday with rumors of a potential matchup between Canelo Alvarez and Jake Paul, but it seems those rumors were just that – rumors. Instead, the future Hall of Famer has signed a massive deal to fight four times for Turki Alalshikh, the man credited with saving boxing.
A New Era for Canelo
Turki Alalshikh, a name unfamiliar to many, has made a significant impact on the boxing world. And now, he’s secured a lucrative deal with Canelo Alvarez, one of the greatest super-middleweights of all time. But who is Turki Alalshikh? For those who think he’s a popular casserole from the 1970s, let’s set the record straight. Turki is a boxing promoter who’s changing the game.
The Fight Schedule Unfolds
So, what does this deal mean for Canelo’s upcoming fights? Out of the four scheduled bouts, only one is currently set to take place in the US – a highly anticipated matchup against Terence Crawford in September. However, Turki has hinted at a potential Crawford versus Boots Ennis fight if the Canelo bout falls through. Crawford, a generational talent, believes a win against Canelo will solidify his legacy as one of the all-time greats.
Tune-Up Match in May
Canelo typically fights twice a year, and his tune-up match in May will likely be against either Jermall Charlo (33-0) or Bruno Surace (26-0), a French boxer who upset Jaime Munguia in December. This bout will take place in Riyadh, setting the stage for an exciting year of boxing.
Rematch and More
Canelo’s third fight under Turki will be a rematch against Dmitry Bivol, whom he lost to in May 2022, or a fight against Hamzah Sheeraz (21-0) or Chris Eubank Jr (34-3). His final fight in this deal will also take place in Saudi Arabia, with the opponent yet to be determined.
What We’ve Learned
So, what does this mean for boxing fans? Those hoping to see Jake Paul take on Canelo will have to wait a little longer. Fans of Bud Crawford will have seven months to prepare for their guy’s potential loss. And the rest of the boxing world can continue to speculate about Canelo’s next move.
A Card Worth Talking About
In the midst of all this speculation, let’s not forget about the upcoming undisputed light heavyweight championship rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol. This card, featuring multiple main event-worthy fights, is one worth talking about.
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